The Board of Water Works Trustees voted Tuesday to hire Bill Stowe as its new CEO and general manager.

The board met Tuesday afternoon to hear the recommendation of its search committee.

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"It's a privilege to have an opportunity to lead this exceptional utility in service to our community. I welcome the opportunity to join with the employees of Water Works to continue to provide valued water services to our customers throughout the region," Stowe said in a news released issued Tuesday afternoon.

"Bill Stowe is a capable leader who is well prepared for the challenges and opportunities facing Water Works, one of Des Moines’ greatest assets," said Graham Gillette, Board of Water Works Trustees member and co-chair of the search committee. "Bill Stowe is an innovator who understands the role Water Works plays in ensuring Central Iowa’s future."

Five candidates for the job were announced last month: Patrick Ball, William Gilmore, Kirk Hobbs, Bill Stowe, Jason Yarborough.

Stowe is the head of the city of Des Moines' Public Works Department.

Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Randy Beavers informed the Board of Trustees in April of his planned retirement on Sept. 7. Beavers has been CEO and general manager since December 2008.